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TransCanada tries new legal route for Keystone XL

Energy News // 8 years ago

TransCanada tries new legal route for Keystone XL

Pipeline company TransCanada said it was filing an application with state regulators in Nebraska to build Keystone XL, ending a bid to challenge eminent domain.

Nebraska court clears path of Keystone XL

Energy News // 9 years ago

Nebraska court clears path of Keystone XL

In a mixed decision, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Friday the legal premise used to sanction the route for Keystone XL was permissible.

Energy News // 9 years ago

GOP vows to try again with Keystone XL when new Congress begins

The Senate bill in favor of Keystone XL that died Tuesday would've been vetoed anyway, though Republican leaders said they'll try again.

Energy News // 9 years ago

Keystone XL may be filibuster-proof

The outcome of the U.S. midterm elections means there may be enough votes in the full Senate to force a vote on Keystone XL legislation, results show.

U.S. News // 9 years ago

Nebraska's lieutenant governor resigns amid family dispute

Lavon Heidemann became the second Nebraska lieutenant governor to quit in less than two years, also dropping off the Republican ticket in November.

Energy News // 9 years ago

Nebraska to hear Keystone XL argument

The Nebraska Supreme Court scheduled to hear oral arguments Friday over whether the state's governor had authority to approve the route for Keystone XL.

Energy News // 9 years ago

Native Americans cry foul over Keystone XL

The proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada will be a "death warrant" for Native Americans if passed by the U.S. government, a tribal president said.

Energy News // 9 years ago

API gives Obama an 'F' on Keystone XL leadership

The American Petroleum Institute said the White House is showing a lack of leadership by not pushing the Keystone XL oil pipeline forward.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

U.S. defends Keystone XL delay

Extending the review process for the Keystone XL pipeline was proper given ongoing uncertainty about the route through Nebraska, the U.S. State Department said.

Energy News // 1 decade ago

Keystone delay draws mixed reviews

A decision to hold off on a permit for the Keystone XL was met by dueling claims about the wisdom of energy policies of the Obama administration.

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The circumstances dictate that we should act, and that's what will happen
Nebraska lawmakers to tweak safe haven law Oct 29, 2008

I chose Chimney Rock because I felt it best represented our state's pioneering spirit and cultural heritage
Chimney Rock selected for Neb. quarter Jun 01, 2005

He has some real concerns about the ideas being put forth
Nebraska looks at letting felons vote Mar 04, 2005

David Eugene "Dave" Heineman (born May 12, 1948) is the 39th and current Governor of Nebraska. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Heineman lived in a variety of places in eastern Nebraska during his youth, eventually attending high school in Wahoo, Nebraska. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1970. He served five years in the U.S. Army, leaving with the rank of captain. He also graduated the Army Ranger training program.

Heineman served on the Fremont City Council from 1990 to 1994. He also served two terms as the Nebraska State Treasurer from 1994 to 2001, and was appointed the 37th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska on October 1, 2001. He was elected to his first full term as lieutenant governor in 2002. He is married to Sally Ganem, a former elementary school principal. They have one son.

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